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Citation Ebstyne King, P., & Furrow, J. L. (2008). Religion as a resource for positive youth development: Religion, social capital, and moral outcomes. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, S(1), 34–49. Abstract This reprinted article originally appeared in Developmental Psychology, 2004, Vol 40[5], 703-713. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2006-20488-023.) Although existing literature demonstrates that developmental benefits are associated with religion for adolescents, little is understood about the dynamics of this relationship. Drawing on social capital theory, this study tested a conceptual model exploring socially embedded religious influences on moral outcomes. A three-dimensional model of social...

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Citation King, P. E. (2008). Spirituality as fertile ground for positive youth development. In R. M. Lerner, R. W. Roeser, & E. Phelps (Eds.), Positive youth development and spirituality: From theory to research (pp. 55-73). West Conshohocken, PA, US: Templeton Foundation Press. Abstract Bringing together a never-before-assembled network of biologists, psychologists, and sociologists, Positive Youth Development and Spirituality scientifically examines how spirituality and its cultivation may affect the positive development of adolescents. Chapters provide groundbreaking new discussions of conceptual, theoretical, definitional, and methodological issues that need to be addressed when exploring the relationships between spirituality and development. Throughout the book,...

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Explore how youth programs can help teens strengthen the developmental assets that contribute to their thriving.

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Citation King, P. E. (2007). Adolescent Spirituality and Positive Youth Development: A Look at Religion, Social Capital, and Moral Functioning. In Silbereisen, R., & Lerner, R. (2007). Approaches to Positive Youth Development (pp. 227-242). SAGE Publications Ltd. Abstract Scientific research and science-guided practice based on the promotion of an individual’s strengths constitute a radical shift in a new and growing area of study within the field of human development. Its trademark term is `positive youth development’. This approach to human development is based on the idea that, in addition to preventing problems, science and practice should promote the development of...

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Citation Roehlkepartain, E. C., Benson, P. L., King, P. E., & Wagener, L. M. (2006). Chapter 1. Spiritual development in childhood and adolescence: Moving to the scientific mainstream. In E. C. Roehlkepartain, P. E. King, L. M. Wagener, & P. L. Benson (Eds.), The handbook of spiritual development in childhood and adolescence (pp. 1-15).Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence breaks new ground by articulating the state of knowledge in the area of childhood and adolescent spiritual development. Featuring a rich array of theory and research from an international assortment of leading...

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Citation King, P. E., & Benson, P. L. (2006). Spiritual development and adolescent well-being and thriving. In E. C. Roehlkepartain, P. E. King, L. Wagener, & P. L. Benson (Eds.), The handbook of spiritual development in childhood and adolescence (pp. 384-398). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: Sage Publications, Inc. Abstract The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence breaks new ground by articulating the state of knowledge in the area of childhood and adolescent spiritual development. Featuring a rich array of theory and research from an international assortment of leading social scientists in multiple disciplines, this book represents work from...

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Research by Sarah Schnitker and Justin Barrett indicates when and why camp experiences bring spiritual transformation.

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Pamela King explores a developmental systems approach to understanding how ministries can better serve at-risk youth.

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Citation Powell, K., King, P. E., & Clark, C. (2005). The needs of youth ministry at the turn of the century: Hearing the voice of the people. The Journal of Youth Ministry, 4(1), 85-98. Abstract The article presents a study that seeks to investigate the emerging needs of youth ministry practitioners who work with youth and their families with a special focus on topical categories in which training is desired. Consequently, a Voice of the Customer (VOC) methodology was chosen in order to ascertain the current needs facing those who serve and lead in faith-based youth and family work in...

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Citation King, P. E., Dowling, E. M., Mueller, R. A., White, K., Schultz, W., Osborn, P., Dickerson, E., Bobek, D. L., Lerner, R. M., Benson, P. L., & Scales, P. C. (2005). Thriving in adolescence: The voices of youth-serving practitioners, parents, and early and late adolescents. Journal of Early Adolescence, 25(1), 94-112. Abstract This study assesses if correspondence existed between concepts scholars use to discuss positive youth development (PYD) and terms used by practitioners, parents, and youth to discuss exemplary PYD, or thriving. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of 173 interviews about the meaning of thriving found no significant commonality between...

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Citation King, P. E. & Dowling, E. M. (2005). Religious development. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of applied developmental science. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This four-volume set is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents and levels have broad appeal for those interested in how the application of knowledge about human development can be used to enhance the lives of individuals, families,...

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Citation King, P. E., & Dowling, E. M. (2005). Religion and applied developmental science. In C. B. Fisher & R. M. Lerner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of applied developmental science. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This four-volume set is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents and levels have broad appeal for those interested in how the application of knowledge about human development can be used to enhance the lives...